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Monitor lizards now open for commercial harvesting in Thailand
A bold new opportunity has emerged in the world of wildlife conservation and commerce: monitor lizards and two species of swiftlet birds have just been reclassified as protected species eligible for commercial farming. Thanks to a landmark move by Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation and Protection Committee, Germain’s swiftlet (Aerodramus germani), Black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus), and monitor lizards can now be legally…
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Woman dies in Pathum Thani motorcycle crash near drainage site
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a woman riding a motorcycle collided with a pile of stones near an open drainage pipe, resulting in her immediate death. Relatives, overwhelmed with grief, clung to her lifeless body, lamenting their loss. The sickening accident took place at 11pm yesterday, November 4, in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district. Police, including Teerayut Phanphong from…
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Thai Airways reshuffle: Finance Ministry calls for new managers
Thailand’s Finance Ministry is set to shake up Thai Airways International Plc (THAI)‘s rehabilitation plan, nominating two high-profile officials to join the team managing the troubled national airline’s comeback. In a bid to secure its position as THAI’s primary creditor, the ministry will propose these candidates at a crucial meeting with debtors on Friday, November 8. The nominees, Polchak Nimwatana,…
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Man in cartoon Moo Deng T-shirt caught stealing in Kanchanaburi
A man sporting a distinctive black T-shirt with a cartoon Moo Deng design and the words “Don’t catch me” was swiftly apprehended by police after being caught on CCTV stealing goods from a motorcycle basket. The incident took place yesterday, November 4, in front of a convenience store in the Tha Rua Market area, Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province. Despite…
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Holy smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal
The deputy abbot of a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham renounced his monkhood last night after being accused of having a girlfriend and providing her with a luxurious lifestyle. The deputy abbot’s violation of monastic rules was first revealed by the Facebook news page, คุณท้าวศรีสุวรรณภิรมย์ภักดี (Khun Thao Srisuwan Phiromphakdee), yesterday, November 4. The page began the story…
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Property boundary dispute in Kamphaeng Phet turns deadly
A dispute over property boundaries between neighbours in Kamphaeng Phet province ended in tragedy when a 32 year old man was fatally stabbed. The confrontation occurred in front of a house on a street in Moo 7, Pang Tawai subdistrict, Pang Silathong district. The incident unfolded at approximately 9.50pm when police from the Pang Silathong Police Station received reports of…
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Two arrested in Lat Phrao for knife robbery of jogger’s phone
Police in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, successfully apprehended two young men who allegedly used a knife to rob a jogger of a mobile phone, which they later sold to fund their methamphetamine habit. The arrest took place at 4.30pm yesterday, November 4, under the direction of Thanaphan Phadungkan, Chief of Lat Phrao Police Station, along with Ratchat Asalertirun, Deputy Chief, and…
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Fake officers ‘truck’ a couple for 250k baht in extortion scam
A group of men allegedly posing as administrative officers have been accused of extorting 250,000 baht from a truck driver and his wife by claiming they found untaxed goods in their vehicle. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine if these men are indeed government officials. The incident occurred yesterday, November 4, along Phahonyothin Road, inbound to Bangkok, in front of…
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Pattani police officer survives ambush after brave retaliation
Gunmen ambushed and shot a 52 year old police officer from Mayo Police Station in Pattani while he was riding his motorcycle home after prayers. The attack occurred in the evening but Abdulhadi, despite sustaining injuries, managed to return fire, causing the assailants to flee. The incident unfolded yesterday, November 4 around 8.30pm on a village road in Moo 1,…
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Band-aid mistake in chicken soup sparks online outrage in Thailand
An unexpected discovery in a bowl of soup left a consumer feeling queasy, after mistaking a band-aid for a piece of chicken. A member of the Facebook group พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (We Are Consumers) recently shared their unsettling experience by posting a photo and a caption. Initially believing they had bitten into chicken skin, it turned out to be a band-aid. The…
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Malaysian singer arrested in southern Thailand with 6,060 Yaba pills
Thai police officers arrested a well-known Malaysian singer and five other suspects in a hotel room in the Su-ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat in the early hours of November 1, with 6,060 methamphetamine pills, also known as Yaba, in their possession. The arrests were made by officers from Su-ngai Kolok Police Station at around 3.30am in room number 814 of…
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Thailand video news | Three Thais Arrested for Assaulting Mute Man Over Jealousy & More..
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings attention to pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key highlights include a distressing assault case where three Thai men were arrested for robbing and attacking a mute man in a jealousy-fuelled incident. In Trat province, a story of compassion unfolds as a shop owner aids a teenager caught stealing eggs to…
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Thailand’s PDPC reminds companies to mind their data P’s & Q’s
Thailand‘s Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) issued a stern reminder to companies and government bodies to prioritise the safeguarding of personal data. This call to action comes in response to an uptick in complaints regarding privacy violations this year. Siwaruk Siwamogsatham, PDPC Secretary-General, disclosed that 342 people have lodged complaints about data security breaches within the first nine months of…
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Thai police investigate feng shui fraud causing 2 million baht loss
Controversy has erupted around a renowned feng shui master, with multiple victims stepping forward to file complaints through a popular programme. The situation caught the attention of the Thai national police, prompting Police General Kittirat Phanphet to assign Police Lieutenant General Akka-radech Phimonsri, along with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), to oversee the case. Venerable Wachira Wachirapanyo from Lam Luk…
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Thai woman endures 18 years pain after nurse leaves needle in vagina
A Thai woman in the southern province of Narathiwat contacted the Paveena Foundation for Children and Women after a nurse accidentally left a needle in her vagina while stitching her up following childbirth. A community leader in the Cho-airong district of Narathiwat brought the case of the 36 year old victim to the foundation yesterday, November 4. The leader explained…
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Bangkok market owner removes unauthorised luggage fair sign (video)
A market owner in Bangkok has taken matters into her own hands after discovering an unauthorised sign for a luggage fair had been placed at the entrance to her market. This unexpected use of the space, without the owner’s consent, led to immediate action. Yesterday, November 4, a TikTok video posted by user @mamizz8 captured the moment a woman, identified…
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Moo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)
In a bizarre twist of international fanfare, Thailand’s beloved baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has waded into the 2024 US presidential race with her vote—and it’s got social media roaring. Just one day before the American Election Day, this Internet-famous hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri made her pick clear in a delightfully fruity showdown. In a…
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Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon conditions
Heavy rain is expected to hit 25 provinces across Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning due to monsoon troughs today. Bangkok is among the affected areas, and residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods and overflowing streams. The TMD forecast indicates that the monsoon trough is currently affecting the southern part of Thailand. This,…
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Hair bleach powder explosion in Thailand sparks safety concerns
A cautionary tale emerged yesterday, November 4, from a Facebook user’s post, highlighting the potential dangers of improperly storing hair-bleaching powder. An incident involving a woman who stored the powder in a plastic bag inside a cupboard resulted in a burnt smell and smoke when the bag caught fire, damaging a nearby bag. This incident serves as a warning to…
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Pattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge
A drunk Thai woman in Pattaya deliberately crashed her pickup truck into her lover after he went on a four-day drinking binge with his friends without returning home. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called to the car park of Tung Klom-Tarn Man Temple in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at about 1pm yesterday, November 4, to address a disturbance…
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Condor jet declares mid-descent alert on Phuket–Frankfurt route
A Condor Airbus A330-900, en route from Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket to Frankfurt, Germany, triggered a high alert after declaring an emergency while descending to its destination. Flight DE2369, operated by the German carrier, set alarm bells ringing as it squawked the 7700 transponder code, signifying a general emergency, just as it passed through 20,000 feet in German airspace.…
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Thai nurse steals umbilical cord, placenta for illegal stem cell production
A Thai nurse at a hospital in Bangkok allegedly stole umbilical cords and placentas from newborn babies and sold them to a clinic to create growth factors and stem cells, which were then distributed illegally to more than 100 beauty clinics and hospitals in Thailand. The shocking theft and illegal production of stem cells and growth factors came to light…
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Thailand sends 800 workers to Israel despite conflict
The Department of Employment plans to dispatch 800 Thai workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. This decision comes amidst a strong interest among Thais in pursuing employment opportunities in the country, as stated by Somchai Morakotsriwan, the chief of the DoE. Somchai emphasised that these workers will be stationed only in safe areas, with…
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Trang Airport terminal to open by late 2025 amid project delays
The Transport Ministry directed an expedited effort to complete the new passenger terminal at Trang Airport, aiming for its operation by the close of next year. This directive comes from Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri, following a petition from a civic group in the southern province urging the government to resume the 1.6-billion-baht project, halted by the contractor about six…
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Common health concerns for expats in Thailand: Prevention and protection
Moving to Thailand as an expat offers adventure, vibrant culture, and an excellent lifestyle, but it also brings some health challenges that might not be familiar to you. From tropical diseases to climate-related conditions, understanding common health concerns and knowing how to prevent them can make all the difference for your well-being. Here’s what you should know about staying healthy…
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Thailand seeks Japanese investment in high-tech sectors
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan met with Japanese business leaders on November 1 to encourage increased investment in advanced technology sectors, aiming to restore Japan’s position as Thailand’s primary foreign investor. In his first meeting since taking office, Pichai held discussions with Keita Ishii, president of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), alongside executives from major Japanese firms…
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3 Thais arrested for assaulting, robbing mute man over jealousy
Police arrested a woman and two men for physically assaulting and robbing a 70 year old mute Thai man in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen on October 29 over jealousy. The mute victim, 70 year old Arunchat Shinnarat, filed a complaint at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station at about 11am on November 1. He reported that two men and…
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Thailand steps up border monitoring due to palm oil smuggling
Thailand’s border officials have heightened surveillance along the Malaysian border to combat potential palm oil smuggling, as price differences between the two countries create incentives for illegal trade. Internal Trade Department Director-General Udom Srisomsong directed commerce officials in Songkhla and Satun provinces to strengthen border checkpoint inspections. The Satun Public Relations Office confirmed that officials conducted thorough examinations of palm…
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Teenager’s egg theft ends with compassion in Trat
A teenager’s desperate attempt to steal eggs from a roadside restaurant in Trat province ended in tears but also compassion. The 16 year old boy, caught by a passerby, explained his actions, having not eaten for almost four days. The restaurant owner, a 72 year old woman, decided against pressing charges, choosing instead to give him the food. The incident…
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Bank of Thailand board chair decision delayed amid controversy
The selection process for a new board chairman at the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has been delayed yet again, as the independent committee overseeing the choice opted to postpone its decision for another week. They indicated the necessity of more time to fully consider the information presented. This marks the second delay in the decision-making process, following an earlier postponement…
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